Random Acts

Arts strand Random Acts showcases 260 diverse, specially commissioned three-minute films chosen for their bold and original expressions of creativity [S] More on Random Acts

Next on: Saturday 25 May, 12.05AM on Channel 4

Grand Designs Australia

Peter Maddison presents the Australian version of the architecture show that follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams [S] [AD] More on Grand Designs Australia

Last broadcast: 05 November 2012, on

The Restoration Man

George Clarke helps rescue neglected architectural treasures across Britain [S] More on The Restoration Man

Next on: Sunday 26 May, 9PM on More4

The Shooting Gallery

Channel 4's zone for great short films and web virals [S] More on The Shooting Gallery

Last broadcast: Tuesday 12 March, 1.05AM on Channel 4

Sex Story: Fifty Shades of Grey

Fifty Shades of Grey is the UK's fastest selling paperback of all time. This documentary examines the effect the book is having and what it reveals about 21st-century Britain. [S] More on Sex Story: Fifty Shades of Grey

Last broadcast: 29 July 2012, on

Frankenstein: A Modern Myth

An examination of the myth of Frankenstein and how Mary Shelley's story has been depicted, with access to Danny Boyle's sell-out hit at the National Theatre [S] More on Frankenstein: A Modern Myth

Last broadcast: 31 October 2012, on

Matthew Bourne's Christmas

Christmas ballet film combining projections, animation and an intimate shooting style to produce a distinctive new way of presenting dance on screen [S] More on Matthew Bourne's Christmas

Last broadcast: 25 December 2011, on

The Genius of British Art

Six passionate polemics - delivered by presenters ranging from David Starkey to Janet Street Porter - demonstrate how British art has shaped and forged Britain and British identity [S] More on The Genius of British Art

Last broadcast: 07 November 2010, on

Turner Prize

The Turner Prize is one of the most prestigious awards for the visual arts in Europe [S] More on Turner Prize

Last broadcast: Monday 03 December, 7.30PM on Channel 4

Big Dance 2012

Wayne McGregor choreographs over 35 dance groups to perform a 40-minute dance piece in Trafalgar Square for the London 2012 Festival [S] More on Big Dance 2012

Last broadcast: 15 July 2012, on

The Great Wall of China

This intriguing documentary tells the story behind the Great Wall of China, one of the world's great wonders and the most ambitious building project ever attempted [S] More on The Great Wall of China

StreetDance

The story of up-and-coming dance crews at the Street Dance XXL UK Championship [S] More on StreetDance

Last broadcast: 14 August 2011, on

Grand Designs Revisited

Kevin McCloud returns to see how past projects have developed and ask the question was it all worth it? [S] More on Grand Designs Revisited

The Landscape Man

Expert gardener Matthew Wilson helps couples design and create bold and beautiful gardens [S] More on The Landscape Man

Last broadcast: 09 May 2010, on

The TV Book Club

Books, reviews, debates, author interviews and more from The TV Book Club [S] More on The TV Book Club

Last broadcast: 08 April 2012, on

The Secret Life of Buildings

Architecture critic Tom Dyckhoff explores the impact the design of buildings can have on us - on our identity and self-esteem, and on relationships, our chances at school, and even our weight and immune system [S] More on The Secret Life of Buildings

Last broadcast: 15 August 2011, on

Crucifixion

Anatomist Dr Gunther von Hagens creates his interpretation of the crucifixion, in a documentary examining the enduring iconic image of the crucifix [S] More on Crucifixion

Last broadcast: 08 April 2012, on

Damien Hirst

To coincide with the first major retrospective of Damien Hirst's work in the UK, Channel 4 presents two documentaries and an exclusive online video tour of the exhibition, coming soon [S] More on Damien Hirst

Last broadcast: 03 April 2012, on

One Man Walking

Dance film One Man Walking is a powerful and stylish collision of krump, hip hop, B-boy and parkour, set on the streets of London [S] More on One Man Walking

Last broadcast: 15 August 2011, on

Home of the Future

A family learn to live with the technology - and the challenges - of the future [S] More on Home of the Future

Last broadcast: 11 March 2012, on

What Makes a Masterpiece?

Is the power of great art in its mysterious ability to move us? Science now claims to have discovered why we like the art we like with neuro-aesthetics, which examines how the brain processes art. [S] More on What Makes a Masterpiece?

Last broadcast: 21 January 2012, on

The Making of

A series of arts programmes looking at the creative process behind some of 2010's highest-profile productions [S] More on The Making of

Last broadcast: 11 December 2010, on

Making War Horse

The behind-the-scenes story of the award-winning stage production of Michael Morpurgo's celebrated novel More on Making War Horse

Last broadcast: 07 November 2009, on

BalletBoyz: Next Generation

BalletBoyz: Next Generation follows the rise of a new all-male dance company, from auditions to a performance in Addis Ababa's City Hall [S] More on BalletBoyz: Next Generation

Last broadcast: 25 December 2011, on

Akram Khan: Homeland

Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Akram Khan provides a remarkable insight into the creation of Desh - his first contemporary solo show in 11 years More on Akram Khan: Homeland

Last broadcast: 25 December 2011, on

Booked: Stars of Galaxy National Book Awards

Celebrity talk show featuring exclusive interviews with the winners of the Galaxy National Book Awards 2011 [S] More on Booked: Stars of Galaxy National Book Awards

Last broadcast: 18 December 2011, on

Calvet: A Tale of Vice, Family... and Paint!

The story of Jean Marc Calvet, who was on the run in Costa Rica with stolen money but turned his life around through instinctive art he created in a desperate attempt to escape his demons More on Calvet: A Tale of Vice, Family... and Paint!

Last broadcast: 13 December 2011, on

Turner Prize Shorts 2011

The artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize explain their art [S] More on Turner Prize Shorts 2011

Vic Reeves' Turner Prize Moments

Vic Reeves looks back at the controversy, shock and outrage of 20 years of Turner Prize coverage and assesses its impact on the British public's appetite for art More on Vic Reeves' Turner Prize Moments

1 Day

Penny Woolcock's hip hop musical, which takes an innovative and gritty look at inner city gang culture and gun crime More on 1 Day

Last broadcast: 23 November 2010, on

Graffiti Wars

Graffiti Wars examines street art and graffiti, and the creative tensions and conflicts within this artistic arena More on Graffiti Wars

Last broadcast: 14 August 2011, on

Decoding Da Vinci

Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code is a publishing phenomenon and in this three-part series, Dan Rivers attempts to uncover the truth about its claims and how it became the best-selling novel of all time More on Decoding Da Vinci

The Da Vinci Detective

Forensic scientist Dr Maurizio Seracini sets out to investigate the unsolved mysteries surrounding some of the works of genius produced by world famous Renaissance artist Leonardo Da Vinci More on The Da Vinci Detective

Guilty Pleasures

Julie Moggan's True Stories film examines the allure of the fantasy world created by Mills & Boon's massively popular romance novels, through the eyes of three enthusiasts, one writer and a cover model [S] More on Guilty Pleasures

Never Let Me Go Special

Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield talk about the new film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Never Let Me Go More on Never Let Me Go Special

Last broadcast: 12 February 2011, on

Galaxy National Book Awards 2010

A star-studded celebration of the best in popular writing, from fiction to non-fiction, and from new writers to the award for outstanding achievement [S] More on Galaxy National Book Awards 2010

Last broadcast: 12 December 2010, on

John Le Carre: A Life Unmasked

John le Carre speaks with unprecedented candour about his life, and about his career as both special agent and celebrated author [S] More on John Le Carre: A Life Unmasked

Last broadcast: 10 December 2010, on

Dom Joly and the Black Island

Dom Joly fulfils his fantasy to become Tintin, donning the plus fours, dying his hair ginger and going in search of the Black Island Castle from the Belgian reporter's adventure in Britain More on Dom Joly and the Black Island

Life Class: Today's Nude

Artist Alan Kane breaks with the conventions of fine art by bringing the live nude model to daytime television. Watch and learn, or get involved yourself... [S] More on Life Class: Today's Nude

The Lady and the Revamp

Cutting Edge follows the new editor of The Lady, as she tries to turn around the fortunes of Britain's longest-standing women's weekly magazine [S] More on The Lady and the Revamp

Young, Autistic & Stagestruck

This landmark series follows nine autistic youngsters as they attempt to produce their very own stage show, under the guidance of theatre professionals who've never worked with an autistic cast before [S] More on Young, Autistic & Stagestruck

Kevin McCloud's Grand Tour

Kevin McCloud follows in the footsteps of some of the most notorious aristocrats, artists and architects of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, as he explores the lasting legacy of the 'Grand Tour' [S] More on Kevin McCloud's Grand Tour

Last broadcast: 11 October 2009, on

The Royal Ballet in Cuba

Exclusive access to the Royal Ballet on their ground-breaking tour to Havana, accompanied by Cuban ballet hero Carlos Acosta More on The Royal Ballet in Cuba

Strictly Bolshoi

This intimate one-off film follows leading ballet choreographer Christopher Wheeldon as he becomes the first Englishman to be invited to create a new work for the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet More on Strictly Bolshoi

Only When I Dance

The story of two young ballet prodigies trying to dance their way out of the Brazilian favelas More on Only When I Dance

Tate Modern & National Gallery

An educational series that delivers some of the most celebrated examples of art from what are now the most famous and visited galleries of modern and classic art in the world More on Tate Modern & National Gallery

Nobel Night

More4 celebratest the 2009 Nobel Prizes with three documentaries: two focusing on the Literature and Peace Nobel Laureate winners, and one that features highlights on the remaining Laureates. More on Nobel Night

Harold Pinter: Nobel Prize Speech

The late Harold Pinter was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005. The acceptance speech he gave was a fierce and moving polemic on art, truth and politics. More on Harold Pinter: Nobel Prize Speech

To Be or Not to Be... In Shakespeare

An affectionate celebration of the genius of Shakespeare as some of the most celebrated names in the business reveal what it's really like to play the big Shakespearean roles More on To Be or Not to Be... In Shakespeare